Warm white, neutral white or daylight? How to choose the right colour temperature for your living room, bedroom, hallway, kitchen and bathroom.
The same light can make a room feel cosy or cold. What makes the difference is the colour temperature. It is measured in Kelvin (K) and you will find it for every Kezaro light on its product page under “Product details”.
The three colour temperatures in brief
Warm white (around 2700 to 3000 K): soft, slightly yellow light, similar to a traditional bulb. Calm and homely.
Neutral white (around 3500 to 4500 K): clear, crisp light. Good for working and for rooms where you need to see well.
Daylight white (from around 5000 K): very bright, slightly blue light. Feels fresh, but quickly becomes harsh in the evening.
The lower the Kelvin number, the warmer the light.
Warm white in the dining area: the Vento in alabaster effect.
Room by room
Living room
Warm white. This is where you unwind in the evening. Several warm light sources at different heights, such as a wall light and a floor lamp, feel much cosier than one bright ceiling light.
Bedroom
Warm white, ideally towards the lower end around 2700 K. Many people find cold, bright light just before sleep unpleasant. Wall lights beside the bed also free up space on the bedside table.
Dining room
Warm white. A pendant light above the table focuses the light where you eat and talk, and keeps the rest of the room calm.
Hallway and entrance
Warm white to neutral white. The hallway is the first thing you see when you come home. Warm light feels welcoming, while slightly more neutral light helps if the hallway is also where you get ready to go out.
Kitchen and workspace
Neutral white above worktops and desks, so you can see clearly. For the evening, a warm light source as well is worth having.
Bathroom
Neutral white by the mirror, so colours look natural. In the bathroom, always check the light's IP rating: UK bathrooms are divided into zones, and each zone needs a minimum level of protection.
Our tip: if in doubt, go warm white
For living spaces and bedrooms, warm white is almost always the right choice. Many of our lights come in more than one colour temperature, and you choose it directly on the product page.
